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Simplicity Acquires Professional Planning Services, Welcoming Chris Lester, Keith Lester, and Katelyn Erchick as Newest Partners
Simplicity Group ("Simplicity"), a holistic financial planning firm combining the best of accumulation and protection strategies and solutions, today announced the acquisition of Professional Planning Services ("PPS"). PPS is a financial advisory business that unites wealth advisory services with protection products to address the needs and goals of families, high-income earners, and small business owners. With this new partnership, Simplicity welcomes Chris Lester, Keith Lester, and Katelyn Erc
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